S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area
Surrounded by nature
Median $265K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 7.3/10
Life out here revolves around space and land—you're working with acres, not subdivisions, and that changes everything about how you live. The area sits right on Lake Michigan's shore, so water access is woven into the everyday geography; a nearby skate park draws in folks from the wider region, but the true draw is the room to breathe and the chance to build something real, whether that's a working farm, an orchard operation, or a custom home on acreage. Rural character dominates: converted schoolhouses and churches-turned-homes dot the landscape, barns and polebarn shops are practical fixtures, and the properties here—averaging over four acres—give you the kind of canvas that lets you think in decades, not decades of HOA meetings. A restaurant is a short drive away, but the rhythm here isn't about walkable convenience; it's about being close enough to Ludington and Pentwater for what you need, far enough back to own the quiet.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Michigan within walking distance
- Lake Michigan: 6 min bike
- Summit Township Park: 7 min drive
Ludington High School
- High — 7.1 mi away
- Ludington Area
- 3 rated schools in district
$265K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,799/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Ludington Area School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Summit Township Park
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Michigan
0.0 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bortell's Fisheries
The 10 Spot
Summit Township Park
Lake Michigan
Lakeside Links
AMC
Crime in S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Mason County.
Mason County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area home (around $265,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,763 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,763/mo | $47,002 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,029/mo | $54,114 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,118/mo | $56,493 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$28K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$45K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,155 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Frequently asked about S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area
- What do homes cost in S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area?
- The median home value in S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area is about $265,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area?
- S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area is served by Ludington Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ludington High School (8/10).
- Is S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area walkable?
- S Pere Marquette Hwy & W Hawley Rd Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.